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AF52 ATZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ATZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 150,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 149,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 148,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 148,580 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perished and cracking on treads and sidewalls

slight play near side rear shock absorber bush slight play near side rear trailing arm bush

Pass 14 May 2014 127,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 28 Sep 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 112,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 112,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bottom ball joints rubber split

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

small leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

small split on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,918 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,510 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AF52 ATZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,967 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 ATZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 ATZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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